2016 Your First College Year Survey (Codebook) · ACT12 Act: Worked on a local, state, or national political campaign ACT13 Act: Socialized with someone of another sexual orientation

2016 Your First College Year Survey (Codebook)

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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionACE College I.D.

SUBJID Subject I.D.STUID Student I.D. as entered on formGRPA Group Code AGRPB Group Code B

1 SEX Your sex:1=Male2=Female

2 Are you: 1=Not marked2=Marked

RACE1 White/CaucasianRACE2 African American/BlackRACE3 American Indian/Alaska NativeRACE4 East Asian (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese)RACE5 FilipinoRACE6 Southeast Asian (e.g., Cambodian, Vietnamese, Hmong, Filipino)RACE7 South Asian (e.g., Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese, Sri Lankan)RACE8 Other AsianRACE9 Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

RACE10 Mexican American/ChicanoRACE11 Puerto RicanRACE12 Other LatinoRACE13 Other

3 MULTIRACIAL Do you identify as multiracial?1=No2=Yes

4 TRANSGENDER Do you identify as transgender?1=No2=Yes

5 LGBTQIDEN What is your sexual orientation?1=Heterosexual/Straight2=Gay3=Lesbian4=Bisexual5=Queer6=Other

6 ENRLSTAT Are you currently a full-time or part-time student?1=Not enrolled2=Part-time3=Full-time

7 What year did you first enter:1=2015 or 20162=20143=20134=20125=2011 or earlier

ENTER1ST What year did you first enter your 1st college?ENTERCUR What year did you first enter this college?

8 How often in the past year did you:1=Not at all2=Occasionally3=Frequently

MNDHAB01 Habits of Mind: Ask questions in classMNDHAB02 Habits of Mind: Support your opinions with a logical argumentMNDHAB03 Habits of Mind: Seek solutions to problems and explain them to othersMNDHAB04 Habits of Mind: Revise your papers to improve your writingMNDHAB05 Habits of Mind: Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you receivedMNDHAB06 Habits of Mind: Take a risk because you felt you had more to gainMNDHAB07 Habits of Mind: Seek alternative solutions to a problemMNDHAB08 Habits of Mind: Look up scientific research articles and resourcesMNDHAB09 Habits of Mind: Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a classMNDHAB10 Habits of Mind: Accept mistakes as part of the learning processMNDHAB11 Habits of Mind: Seek feedback on your academic workMNDHAB12 Habits of Mind: Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and experiences


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Col Variable Name Variable Description9 Since entering this college, how often have you interacted with the following people (e.g., by phone, e-mail, text, or

in person):1=Never2=1 or 2 times per term3=1 or 2 times per month4=Once a week5=2 or 3 times per week6=Daily

INTACT1 Interact: Faculty during office hoursINTACT2 Interact: Faculty outside of class or office hoursINTACT3 Interact: Academic advisors/counselorsINTACT4 Interact: Graduate students/teaching assistantsINTACT5 Interact: Close friends at this institutionINTACT6 Interact: Close friends not at this institutionINTACT7 Interact: Your parents/guardiansINTACT8 Interact: Your siblings or extended family

10 FINCON Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?1=None (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds)2=Some (but I probably will have enough funds)3=Major (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college)

11 How much of the past year's educational expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) were covered from each of the following sources?

1=None2=$1 to $2,9993=$3,000 to $5,9994=$6,000 to $9,9995=$10,000 to $14,9996=$15,000 or more

AID1 Aid: Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)AID2 Aid: My own resources (income from work, work-study, etc.)AID3 Aid: Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military, etc.)AID4 Aid: Aid which must be repaid (loans)

12 Since entering this college, how often have you felt:1=Not at all2=Occasionally3=Frequently

AFFACT01 Felt: Lonely or homesickAFFACT02 Felt: Isolated from campus lifeAFFACT03 Felt: Unsafe on this campusAFFACT04 Felt: Worried about your healthAFFACT05 Felt: That your courses inspired you to think in new waysAFFACT06 Felt: That your job responsibilities interfered with your schoolworkAFFACT07 Felt: That your family responsibilities interfered with your schoolworkAFFACT08 Felt: Family support to succeedAFFACT09 Felt: That faculty provided me with feedback that helped me assess my progress in classAFFACT10 Felt: That my contributions were valued in classAFFACT11 Felt: That faculty encouraged me to ask questions and participate in discussions


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Col Variable Name Variable Description13 Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: (Mark one in each row)

1=Can’t Rate/No Experience 2=Very Dissatisfied3=Dissatisfied4=Neutral5=Satisfied6=Very Satisfied

SATIS01 Satisfaction: General education and core curriculum coursesSATIS02 Satisfaction: Your overall academic experienceSATIS03 Satisfaction: Career servicesSATIS04 Satisfaction: Classroom facilitiesSATIS05 Satisfaction: Computer facilities/labsSATIS06 Satisfaction: Library resourcesSATIS07 Satisfaction: Laboratory facilities and equipmentSATIS08 Satisfaction: Technology resourcesSATIS09 Satisfaction: Academic advisingSATIS10 Satisfaction: Student housing (e.g., res. halls)SATIS11 Satisfaction: Financial aid officeSATIS12 Satisfaction: Financial aid packageSATIS13 Satisfaction: Student health servicesSATIS14 Satisfaction: Student psychological servicesSATIS15 Satisfaction: Orientation for new studentsSATIS16 Satisfaction: Opportunities for community serviceSATIS17 Satisfaction: First-year programs (e.g., first-year seminar, learning community, linked courses, common book)

14 Rate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself.

1=Lowest 10%2=Below Average3=Average4=Above Average5=Highest 10%

RATE01 Self Rating: Academic abilityRATE02 Self Rating: Artistic abilityRATE03 Self Rating: Computer skillsRATE04 Self Rating: CooperativenessRATE05 Self Rating: CreativityRATE06 Self Rating: Drive to achieveRATE07 Self Rating: Emotional healthRATE08 Self Rating: Leadership abilityRATE09 Self Rating: Mathematical abilityRATE10 Self Rating: Physical healthRATE11 Self Rating: Public speaking abilityRATE12 Self Rating: Risk-takingRATE13 Self Rating: Self-confidence (intellectual)RATE14 Self Rating: Self-confidence (social)RATE15 Self Rating: SpiritualityRATE16 Self Rating: Understanding of othersRATE17 Self Rating: Writing ability


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Col Variable Name Variable Description15 Since entering this college, how has it been to:

1=Very Difficult2=Somewhat Difficult3=Somewhat Easy4=Very Easy

EASY1 Ease: Understand what your professors expect of you academicallyEASY2 Ease: Develop effective study skillsEASY3 Ease: Adjust to the academic demands of collegeEASY4 Ease: Manage your time effectivelyEASY5 Ease: Develop close friendships with other students

16 How would you rate yourself in the following areas:1=A Major Weakness2=Somewhat Weak3=Average4=Somewhat Strong5=A Major Strength

DIVRATE1 Diversity Rating: Ability to see the world from someone else’s perspectiveDIVRATE2 Diversity Rating: Tolerance of others with different beliefsDIVRATE3 Diversity Rating: Openness to having my own views challengedDIVRATE4 Diversity Rating: Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issuesDIVRATE5 Diversity Rating: Ability to work cooperatively with diverse peopleDIVRATE6 Diversity Rating: Critical thinking skillsDIVRATE7 Diversity Rating: Ability to manage your time effectively

17 Since entering this college, how often have you:1=Not at all2=Occasionally3=Frequently

ACT01 Act: Attended a religious serviceACT02 Act: Been bored in classACT03 Act: Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest)ACT04 Act: Studied with other studentsACT05 Act: Consumed beerACT06 Act: Consumed wine or liquorACT07 Act: Felt overwhelmed by all you had to doACT08 Act: Felt depressedACT09 Act: Performed volunteer workACT10 Act: Contributed money to help support my familyACT11 Act: Asked a professor for advice after classACT12 Act: Worked on a local, state, or national political campaignACT13 Act: Socialized with someone of another sexual orientationACT14 Act: Been late to classACT15 Act: Posted on a course-related on-line discussion boardACT16 Act: Performed community service as part of a classACT17 Act: Discussed religionACT18 Act: Discussed politicsACT19 Act: Maintained a healthy dietACT20 Act: Had adequate sleepACT21 Act: Helped raise money for a cause or campaignACT22 Act: Publicly communicated your opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email, petition)


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Col Variable Name Variable Description18 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:

1=Strongly Disagree2=Disagree3=Agree4=Strongly Agree

COLOPN01 Opinion: I have felt discriminated against at this institution because of my race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability status

COLOPN02 Opinion: I see myself as part of the campus communityCOLOPN03 Opinion: Faculty showed concern about my progressCOLOPN04 Opinion: There is a lot of racial tension on this campusCOLOPN05 Opinion: There is little that a person can do to be better at math - you are either "good" or "bad" at mathCOLOPN06 Opinion: Sexual violence is prevalent on this campusCOLOPN07 Opinion: I have been able to find a balance between academics and extracurricular activitiesCOLOPN08 Opinion: The admissions/recruitment materials portrayed this campus accuratelyCOLOPN09 Opinion: Faculty empower me to learn hereCOLOPN10 Opinion: If asked, I would recommend this college to othersCOLOPN11 Opinion: At least one staff member has taken an interest in my developmentCOLOPN12 Opinion: I feel valued at this institutionCOLOPN13 Opinion: Faculty believe in my potential to succeed academicallyCOLOPN14 Opinion: Intelligence is something that can be improved by studying or working harderCOLOPN15 Opinion: My college experiences have exposed me to diverse opinions, cultures, and valuesCOLOPN16 Opinion: In class, I have heard faculty express stereotypes based on race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,

religion, or disability statusCOLOPN17 Opinion: Faculty encouraged me to meet with them outside of classCOLOPN18 Opinion: I am interested in seeking information about current social and political issuesCOLOPN19 Opinion: I feel a sense of belonging to this campusCOLOPN20 Opinion: At least one faculty member has taken an interest in my developmentCOLOPN21 Opinion: I feel I am a member of this collegeCOLOPN22 Opinion: I have effectively led a group to a common purposeCOLOPN23 Opinion: It’s important for me to be thinking about my career path after collegeCOLOPN24 Opinion: I have a clear idea of how to achieve my career goals

19 CURRGPA What is your overall grade average (as of your most recently completed academic term)?1=I did not receive grades in my courses2=D3=C4=C+5=B-6=B7=B+8=A-9=A or A+

20 Please rate your satisfaction with your college in each area: (Mark one in each row)1=Can’t Rate/No Experience2=Very Dissatisfied3=Dissatisfied4=Neutral5=Satisfied6=Very Satisfied

CMPSAT01 Campus Satisfaction: Amount of contact with facultyCMPSAT02 Campus Satisfaction: Ability to find a faculty or staff memberCMPSAT03 Campus Satisfaction: Racial/ethnic diversity of facultyCMPSAT04 Campus Satisfaction: Racial/ethnic diversity of student bodyCMPSAT05 Campus Satisfaction: Gender diversity of facultyCMPSAT06 Campus Satisfaction: Class sizeCMPSAT07 Campus Satisfaction: Interaction with other studentsCMPSAT08 Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to everyday lifeCMPSAT09 Campus Satisfaction: Relevance of coursework to future career plansCMPSAT10 Campus Satisfaction: Overall quality of instructionCMPSAT11 Campus Satisfaction: Respect for the expression of diverse beliefsCMPSAT12 Campus Satisfaction: Availability of campus social activitiesCMPSAT13 Campus Satisfaction: Your social lifeCMPSAT14 Campus Satisfaction: Overall sense of community among studentsCMPSAT15 Campus Satisfaction: Overall college experience


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Col Variable Name Variable Description21 Please rate your agreement with the following statements: This institution has contributed to my:

1=Strongly Disagree2=Disagree3=Agree4=Strongly Agree

SLFABL01 Contribution: Intellectual and practical skills (including inquiry, analysis, and information literacy)SLFABL02 Contribution: Knowledge of a particular field or disciplineSLFABL03 Contribution: Knowledge of people from different races/culturesSLFABL04 Contribution: Understanding of the problems facing your communitySLFABL05 Contribution: Understanding of national issuesSLFABL06 Contribution: Understanding of global issuesSLFABL07 Contribution: Ability to conduct researchSLFABL08 Contribution: Ability to work as part of a teamSLFABL09 Contribution: Critical thinking skillsSLFABL10 Contribution: Problem-solving skillsSLFABL11 Contribution: Foreign language ability

22 To what extent have you experienced the following with students from a racial/ethnic group other than your own?

1=Never2=Seldom3=Sometimes4=Often5=Very Often

ETHEXP01 Ethnic Experience: Dined or shared a mealETHEXP02 Ethnic Experience: Had meaningful and honest discussions about race/ethnic relations outside of classETHEXP03 Ethnic Experience: Had guarded, cautious interactionsETHEXP04 Ethnic Experience: Shared personal feelings and problemsETHEXP05 Ethnic Experience: Had tense, somewhat hostile interactionsETHEXP06 Ethnic Experience: Had intellectual discussions outside of classETHEXP07 Ethnic Experience: Felt insulted or threatened because of your race/ethnicityETHEXP08 Ethnic Experience: Felt ignored or invisible because of your race/ethnicityETHEXP09 Ethnic Experience: Studied or prepared for classETHEXP10 Ethnic Experience: Socialized or partied

23 LIVED Where did you primarily live while attending college this past year?On Campus

Special Interest Housing1=First-year student housing2=Cultural or minority student housing3=Single-sex housing4=Special academic program housing5=Other special interest housing

Regular College Housing6=Residence hall7=Apartment8=Fraternity or sorority housing9=Other residential housing

Off Campus10=At home with family11=Fraternity or sorority12=Rented apartment or house13=Other


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Col Variable Name Variable Description24 Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following:

1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important4=Essential

GOAL01 Goal: Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)GOAL02 Goal: Becoming an authority in my fieldGOAL03 Goal: Integrating spirituality into my lifeGOAL04 Goal: Becoming successful in a business of my ownGOAL05 Goal: Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for contributions to my special fieldGOAL06 Goal: Influencing the political structure GOAL07 Goal: Influencing social valuesGOAL08 Goal: Raising a familyGOAL09 Goal: Being very well off financiallyGOAL10 Goal: Helping others who are in difficultyGOAL11 Goal: Making a theoretical contribution to scienceGOAL12 Goal: Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.)GOAL13 Goal: Creating artistic works (painting, sculpture, etc.)GOAL14 Goal: Developing a meaningful philosophy of lifeGOAL15 Goal: Participating in a community action programGOAL16 Goal: Helping to promote racial understandingGOAL17 Goal: Keeping up to date with political affairsGOAL18 Goal: Becoming a community leaderGOAL19 Goal: Improving my understanding of other countries and cultures

25 Since entering this college have you:1=No2=Yes

COLACT01 Act in College: Decided to pursue a different majorCOLACT02 Act in College: Remained undecided about a majorCOLACT03 Act in College: Failed one or more coursesCOLACT04 Act in College: Taken an honors courseCOLACT05 Act in College: Taken a remedial or developmental courseCOLACT06 Act in College: Enrolled in a formal program where a group of students takes two or more courses together (e.g.,

FIG, learning community, linked courses)COLACT07 Act in College: Participated in an academic support programCOLACT08 Act in College: Participated in a common book or summer reading program in which all students read and discuss

the material COLACT09 Act in College: Taken a course or first-year seminar designed to: connect faculty and students in focused academic

inquiryCOLACT10 Act in College: Taken a course or first-year seminar designed to: college-level academicsCOLACT11 Act in College: Taken a course or first-year seminar designed to: help students adjust to college lifeCOLACT12 Act in College: Taken courses from more than one institution simultaneouslyCOLACT13 Act in College: Taken a course exclusively online: at this institution

26 Since entering this college have you:1=No2=Yes

COLACT14 Act in College: Changed your career choiceCOLACT15 Act in College: Held a full-time job (approx. 40 hours) while taking classesCOLACT16 Act in College: Joined a social fraternity or sororityCOLACT17 Act in College: Joined a pre-professional or departmental clubCOLACT18 Act in College: Participated in an undergraduate research programCOLACT19 Act in College: Played club, intramural, or recreational sportsCOLACT20 Act in College: Played intercollegiate athletics (e.g., NCAA or NAIA-sponsored)COLACT21 Act in College: Sought personal counselingCOLACT22 Act in College: Strengthened your religious or spiritual beliefs/convictionsCOLACT23 Act in College: Had a roommate of a different race/ethnicityCOLACT24 Act in College: Accumulated excessive credit card debtCOLACT25 Act in College: Been a leader in an organizationCOLACT26 Act in College: Voted in a national, state, or local electionCOLACT27 Act in College: Been made aware of your college's sexual harassment/assault reporting policyCOLACT28 Act in College: Participated in: Student governmentCOLACT29 Act in College: Participated in: Leadership trainingCOLACT30 Act in College: Participated in: An ethnic/racial student organizationCOLACT31 Act in College: Participated in: An LGBTQ student organizationCOLACT32 Act in College: A women's advocacy group


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Col Variable Name Variable Description27 Since entering this college, how much time have you spent during a typical week doing the following activities?

1=None2=< 1 hr/wk3=1-2 hrs/wk4=3-5 hrs/wk5=6-10 hrs/wk6=11-15 hrs/wk7=16-20 hrs/wk8=Over 20 hrs/wk

HPW01 Hours per Week: Attending classes/labsHPW02 Hours per Week: Studying/homeworkHPW03 Hours per Week: Socializing with friends in personHPW04 Hours per Week: Using online social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)HPW05 Hours per Week: PartyingHPW06 Hours per Week: Student clubs and groupsHPW07 Hours per Week: Exercising or sportsHPW08 Hours per Week: Working (for pay) on campusHPW09 Hours per Week: Working (for pay) off campusHPW10 Hours per Week: Performing household/childcare dutiesHPW11 Hours per Week: CommutingHPW12 Hours per Week: Praying/meditating

28 Since entering this college, indicate how often have you:1=Not at all2=Occasionally3=Frequently

CLSACT01 Act in College: Turned in course assignment(s) lateCLSACT02 Act in College: Tutored another studentCLSACT03 Act in College: Contributed to class discussionsCLSACT04 Act in College: Discussed course content with students outside of classCLSACT05 Act in College: Skipped classCLSACT06 Act in College: Received tutoringCLSACT07 Act in College: Communicated regularly with your professorCLSACT08 Act in College: Worked on a professor's research projectCLSACT09 Act in College: Turned in course assignments that did not reflect your best workCLSACT10 Act in College: Had difficulty getting along with your roommate(s)/housemate(s)CLSACT11 Act in College: Received from your professor advice or guidance about your educational programCLSACT12 Act in College: Witnessed academic dishonesty/cheatingCLSACT13 Act in College: Went home for the weekendCLSACT14 Act in College: Received advice/counseling from another studentCLSACT15 Act in College: Fell asleep in classCLSACT16 Act in College: Had difficulty getting the courses you needCLSACT17 Act in College: Texted or used social media during classCLSACT18 Act in College: Worked with classmates on group projectsCLSACT19 Act in College: Accessed your campus' library resources electronicallyCLSACT20 Act in College: Made a presentation in classCLSACT21 Act in College: Used the institution's course catalog (paper or online)

29 POLIVIEW How would you characterize your political views?1=Far right2=Conservative3=Middle-of-the-road4=Liberal5=Far left

30 VOTE Are you currently registered to vote?1=No2=Yes

3=Ineligible31 DO_OVER If you could make your college choice over, would you still choose to enroll at your current (or most recent) college?

1=Not sure yet2=Definitely not3=Probably not4=Probably yes5=Definitely yes


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Col Variable Name Variable Description32 Since entering this college, how often have you utilized the following services:

1=Not at all2=Occasionally3=Frequently

SERVICES01 Services: Study skills advisingSERVICES02 Services: Financial aid advisingSERVICES03 Services: Student health servicesSERVICES04 Services: Student psychological servicesSERVICES05 Services: Writing centerSERVICES06 Services: Disability resource centerSERVICES07 Services: Career servicesSERVICES08 Services: Academic advising

33 PLAN What do you think you will be doing in fall 2016?1=Attending your current (or most recent) institution2=Attending another institution3=Don’t know/have not decided yet4=Not attending any institution

34 MILITARY Military Status: (Mark one response only)1= None2= ROTC, Cadet, or midshipman at a service academy3= In Reserves or National Guard4= On Active Duty5= A discharged veteran NOT serving on Active Duty, in the Reserves, or in the National Guard

35 MAJOR Please indicate your current major1=Art, fine and applied2=English (language and literature)3=History4=Journalism/Communication5=Classical and Modern Languages and Literature (except English)6=Media/Film Studies7=Music8=Philosophy9=Theatre/Drama10=Theology/Religion11=Other Arts and Humanities12=Biology (general)13=Animal Biology (zoology)14=Ecology & Evolutionary Biology15=Marine Biology16=Microbiology17=Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology18=Neurobiology/Neuroscience19=Plant Biology (botany)20=Agriculture/Natural Resources21=Biochemistry/Biophysics22=Environmental Science23=Other Biological Science24=Accounting

MAJOR (con't) 25=Business Admin. (general)26=Entrepreneurship27=Finance28=Hospitality/Tourism29=Human Resources Management30=International Business31=Marketing32=Management33=Computer/Management Information Systems34=Real Estate35=Other Business36=Elementary Education37=Music/Art Education38=Physical Education/Recreation39=Secondary Education40=Special Education41=Other Education42=Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering43=Biological/Agricultural Engineering44=Biomedical Engineering45=Chemical Engineering46=Civil Engineering47=Computer Engineering48=Electrical/Electronic Communications Engineering49=Engineering Science/Engineering Physics50=Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering51=Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering52=Materials Engineering53=Mechanical Engineering54=Other Engineering55=Clinical Laboratory Science56=Health Care Administration/Studies


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Col Variable Name Variable Description57=Health Technology58=Kinesiology59=Nursing60=Pharmacy61=Therapy (occupational, physical, speech)62=Other Health Profession63=Computer Science

MAJOR (con't) 64=Mathematics/Statistics65=Other Math and Computer Science66=Astronomy & Astrophysics67=Atmospheric Sciences68=Chemistry69=Earth & Planetary Sciences70=Marine Sciences71=Physics72=Other Physical Science73=Anthropology74=Economics75=Ethnic/Cultural Studies76=Geography77=Political Science (gov't., international relations)78=Psychology79=Public Policy80=Social Work81=Sociology82=Women's/Gender Studies83=Other Social Sciences84=Architecture/Urban Planning85=Criminal Justice86=Library Science87=Security & Protective Services88=Military Sciences/Technology/Operations89=Other90=Undecided

36 To what extent are the following statements true to you: (Mark one in each row)1=Strongly Disagree2=Disagree Somewhat3=Neutral4=Agree Somewhat5=Strongly Agree

SCIASSOC01 Associations: I have a strong sense of belonging to a community of scientistsSCIASSOC02 Associations: I derive great personal satisfaction from workingSCIASSOC03 Associations: I think of myself as a scientistSCIASSOC04 Associations: I feel like I belong in the field of science


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Col Variable Name Variable Description37 How confident are you that you can: (Mark one in each row)

1= Not at All2= Somewhat3= Moderately4= Very5= Absolutely

SCISKILLS01 Skills: Use technical science skills (use of tools, instruments, and/or techniques)SCISKILLS02 Skills: Generate a research questionSCISKILLS03 Skills: Determine how to collect appropriate dataSCISKILLS04 Skills: Explain the results of a studySCISKILLS05 Skills: Use scientific literature to guide researchSCISKILLS06 Skills: Integrate results from multiple studiesSCISKILLS07 Skills: Ask relevant questionsSCISKILLS08 Skills: Identify what is known and not known about a problemSCISKILLS09 Skills: Understand scientific conceptsSCISKILLS10 Skills: See connections between different areas of science and mathematics

38 SCICAREER Will you pursue a science-related research career?1=Definitely no2=Probably no3=Uncertain4=Probably yes5=Definitely yes

39 TRANSFER Did you transfer into this institution from another college/university?1=No2=Yes

40 NATENGSP Is English your native language?1=No2=Yes

41 Do you plan to do any of the following this summer?1=No2=Yes

SUMMPLAN01 Summer Plan: Take courses at this institutionSUMMPLAN02 Summer Plan: Take courses at another institutionSUMMPLAN03 Summer Plan: Work for paySUMMPLAN04 Summer Plan: Perform volunteer workSUMMPLAN05 Summer Plan: Participate in an internshipSUMMPLAN06 Summer Plan: Travel

Optional Questions1=A2=B3=C4=D5=E

42 OPTQ01 Optional Question 143 OPTQ02 Optional Question 244 OPTQ03 Optional Question 345 OPTQ04 Optional Question 446 OPTQ05 Optional Question 547 OPTQ06 Optional Question 648 OPTQ07 Optional Question 749 OPTQ08 Optional Question 850 OPTQ09 Optional Question 951 OPTQ10 Optional Question 1052 OPTQ11 Optional Question 1153 OPTQ12 Optional Question 1254 OPTQ13 Optional Question 1355 OPTQ14 Optional Question 1456 OPTQ15 Optional Question 1557 OPTQ16 Optional Question 1658 OPTQ17 Optional Question 1759 OPTQ18 Optional Question 1860 OPTQ19 Optional Question 1961 OPTQ20 Optional Question 20

CURRENROLL For Spring 2016, were you still enrolled at [this institution]?1=No2=Yes

Your First College Year Survey - Web-only Survey Items - Retention Module (If CURRENROLL= 1)


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionCLASS_OTH In Spring 2016, did you take classes at a different college/university?

1=No2=Yes

ENRLSTAT_OTH Which of the following best describes your situation in Spring 2016?1=Enrolled part-time in a two-year college/university2=Enrolled full-time in a two-year college/university3=Enrolled part-time in a four-year college/university4=Enrolled full-time in a four-year college/university

Did you do any of the following in the Spring of 2016?1=Not marked2=Marked

STATUS01_OTH Spring Status: Worked for pay full-timeSTATUS02_OTH Spring Status: Worked for pay part-timeSTATUS03_OTH Spring Status: Volunteered full-timeSTATUS04_OTH Spring Status: Volunteered part-timeSTATUS05_OTH Spring Status: Looked for work but did not find a jobSTATUS06_OTH Spring Status: Sought medical attentionSTATUS07_OTH Spring Status: TraveledSTATUS08_OTH Spring Status: Stayed at home to be with or start a familySTATUS09_OTH Spring Status: None of the above

Indicate the importance to you personally of each of the following reasons for leaving:1=Not at all important2=Somewhat important3=Very important

ACADEMIC01_LV Leave Academic: I was placed on academic probation/suspension/expulsionACADEMIC02_LV Leave Academic: I was dissatisfied with gradesACADEMIC03_LV Leave Academic: I was not challenged academicallyACADEMIC04_LV Leave Academic: I felt the courses were too difficultACADEMIC05_LV Leave Academic: My preferred major was not offeredACADEMIC06_LV Leave Academic: There were too many required courses

COMMUNITY01_LV Leave Community: I did not feel a sense of belonging to the campusCOMMUNITY02_LV Leave Community: There is a lot of tension on campus (e.g., racial/ethnic, sexual orientation, gender)COMMUNITY03_LV Leave Community: The location of the college was not right for meCOMMUNITY04_LV Leave Community: The size of the college was not right for meCOMMUNITY05_LV Leave Community: I was dissatisfied with the institution's social/cultural opportunitiesPERSONAL01_LV Leave Personal: I did not feel ready for collegePERSONAL02_LV Leave Personal: I experienced health problemsPERSONAL03_LV Leave Personal: I did not feel welcome due to my race/ethnicityPERSONAL04_LV Leave Personal: I did not feel welcome due to my sexual orientationPERSONAL05_LV Leave Personal: I did not feel welcome due to my genderPERSONAL06_LV Leave Personal: I had a family crisisPERSONAL07_LV Leave Personal: I had always intended to transferPERSONAL08_LV Leave Personal: I felt lonely or homesickPERSONAL09_LV Leave Personal: I wanted to be closer to homeFINANCIAL01_LV Leave Financial: I felt my financial aid was inadequateFINANCIAL02_LV Leave Financial: I could not afford to continue to attendFINANCIAL03_LV Leave Financial: I encountered unexpected expensesFINANCIAL04_LV Leave Financial: I needed to make more moneyFINANCIAL05_LV Leave Financial: I could not find a job to help pay for college

JOB01_LV Leave Job: It was too difficult to balance having a job and going to collegeJOB02_LV Leave Job: I wanted work experienceJOB03_LV Leave Job: I wanted to start or focus on my own businessJOB04_LV Leave Job: I felt a degree was not necessary for employmentRETURN Do you plan to return to the institution where you started college in fall 2016?

1=No2=Yes


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionWhat do you plan to be doing in Fall of 2016?

1=Not marked2=Marked

FALLPLAN01 Fall Plan: Attending a four-year college/university full-timeFALLPLAN02 Fall Plan: Attending a four-year college/university part-timeFALLPLAN03 Fall Plan: Attending a two-year college/university full-timeFALLPLAN04 Fall Plan: Attending a two-year college/university part-timeFALLPLAN05 Fall Plan: Working for pay full-timeFALLPLAN06 Fall Plan: Working for pay part-timeFALLPLAN07 Fall Plan: VolunteeringFALLPLAN08 Fall Plan: Looking for workFALLPLAN09 Fall Plan: Receiving medical treatmentsFALLPLAN10 Fall Plan: TravelingFALLPLAN11 Fall Plan: Staying at home to be with or start a familyFALLPLAN12 Fall Plan: I have no plans for Fall 2015FALLPLAN13 Fall Plan: None of the above

RACEGROUP Race/Ethnicity Group 1=American Indian 2=Asian 3=Black 4=Hispanic 5=White 6=Other 7=Two or more race/ethnicity

RRACE Responded to race1=No2=Yes

MAJORA Student's major aggregated1=Agriculture2=Biological Sciences3=Business4=Education5=Engineering6=English7=Health Professions8=History or Political Science9=Art & Humanities10=Fine Arts11=Mathematics or Computer Science12=Physical Science13=Social Science14=Justice and Security15=Library Science16=Other Non-technical16=Undecided

SURVTYPE Type of survey returned1=Paper2=Web

Your First College Year Survey - Derived Variables


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Col Variable Name Variable Description

TFSFLAG In TFS File1=No2=Yes

MATCHLEVEL Type of Match1=Student ID, DOB2=Student ID, Full Name3=Student ID4=Full name, DOB5=Email6=Full name7=First two initial of first name, last name, DOB8=Last name, DOB9=First two initial of first name, last name, gender10=No match

ACE_TFS College I.D.SUBJID_TFS Subject I.D.STUID_TFS Student I.D. as entered on formGRPA_TFS Group Code AGRPB_TFS Group Code BSEX_TFS Your sex:

1 = Male2 = Female

AGE_TFS How old will you be on December 31 of this year?1 = 16 or younger2 = 173 = 184 = 195 = 206 = 21 to 247 = 25 to 298 = 30 to 399 = 40 to 5410 = 55 or older

NATENGSP_TFS Is English your native language?1 = No2 = Yes

YRGRADHS_TFS In what year did you graduate from high school?1=20142=20133=20124=2011 or earlier5=Did not graduate but passed G.E.D. test6=Never completed high school

FULLSTAT_TFS Are you enrolled (or enrolling) as a:1 = Part-time student2 = Full-time student

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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionDISTHOME_TFS How many miles is this college from your permanent home?

1 = 5 or less2 = 6 to 103 = 11 to 504 = 51 to 1005 = 101 to 5006 = Over 500

HSGPA_TFS What was your average grade in high school?1 = D2 = C3 = C+4 = B-5 = B6 = B+7 = A-8 = A or A+

SATV_TFS SAT Critical ReadingSATM_TFS SAT MathematicsSATW_TFS SAT Writing

ACTCOMP_TFS ACT CompositeHSTYPE_TFS From what kind of high school did you graduate?

1=Public school (not charter or magnet)2=Public charter school3=Public magnet school4=Private religious/parochial school5=Private independent college-prep school6=Home school

PREVCRED_TFS Prior to this term, have you ever taken courses for credit at this institution?1=No2=Yes

OTHRCOLL_TFS Since leaving high school, have you ever taken courses, whether for credit or not for credit, at any other institution (university, 4- or 2-year college, technical, vocational, or business school)?

1=No2=Yes

PLANLIVE_TFS Where do you plan to live during the fall term?1=With my family or other relatives2=Other private home, apartment, or room3=College residence hall4=Fraternity or sorority house5=Other campus student housing6=Other

NUMAPPLY_TFS To how many colleges other than this one did you apply for admission this year?1=None2=One3=Two4=Three5=Four6=Five7=Six8=Seven to ten9=Eleven or more

ACCPT1ST_TFS Were you accepted by your first choice college?1=No2=Yes

CHOICE_TFS Choice: Is this college your:1=Less than third choice2=Third choice3=Second choice4=First choice


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionCITIZEN_TFS Citizenship status:

1=None of the above2=International student (i.e., F-1 or M-1 visa)3=Permanent resident (green card)4=U.S. citizen

Please mark which of the following courses your have completed:1=No2=Yes

MATH1_TFS Math Courses Completed: Algebra IIMATH2_TFS Math Courses Completed: Pre-calculus/TrigonometryMATH3_TFS Math Courses Completed: Probability and StatisticsMATH4_TFS Math Courses Completed: CalculusMATH5_TFS Math Courses Completed: AP Probability and StatisticsMATH6_TFS Math Courses Completed: AP Calculus

During high school (grades 9-12) how many years did you study each of the following subjects?1=None2=1/23=14=25=36=47=5 or more

YRSTUDY1_TFS EnglishYRSTUDY2_TFS MathematicsYRSTUDY3_TFS Foreign LanguageYRSTUDY4_TFS Physical ScienceYRSTUDY5_TFS Biological ScienceYRSTUDY6_TFS History/ Am. Gov'tYRSTUDY7_TFS Computer ScienceYRSTUDY8_TFS Arts and/or Music

Have you had, or do you feel you will need, any remedial work in any of the following subjects?1=Not marked2=Marked

HADREM1_TFS English: had remedial workHADREM2_TFS Reading: had remedial workHADREM3_TFS Mathematics: had remedial workHADREM4_TFS Writing: had remedial work

NEEDREM1_TFS English: need remedial workNEEDREM2_TFS Reading: need remedial workNEEDREM3_TFS Mathematics: need remedial workNEEDREM4_TFS Writing: need remedial work

At this institution, which course placement tests have you taken in the following subject areas: 1=Not marked2=Marked

PLACEENG_TFS EnglishPLACEREAD_TFS ReadingPLACEMATH_TFS MathematicsPLACEWRIT_TFS Writing

PARSTAT_TFS Are your parents:1=One or both deceased2=Both alive, divorced or living apart3=Both alive and living with each other

PREMED_TFS Do you consider yourself Pre-Med PRELAW_TFS Do you consider yourself Pre-Law

1=No2=Yes


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionMAJOR_TFS Student's probable field of study/major

1=Art, fine and applied2=English (language and literature)3=History4=Journalism/Communication5=Classical and Modern Languages and Literature (except English)6=Media/Film Studies7=Music8=Philosophy9=Theatre/Drama10=Theology/Religion11=Other Arts and Humanities12=Biology (general)13=Animal Biology (zoology)14=Ecology & Evolutionary Biology15=Marine Biology16=Microbiology17=Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology18=Neurobiology/Neuroscience19=Plant Biology (botany)20=Agriculture/Natural Resources21=Biochemistry/Biophysics22=Environmental Science23=Other Biological Science


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Col Variable Name Variable Description24=Accounting

MAJOR_TFS (con't) 25=Business Admin. (general)26=Entrepreneurship27=Finance28=Hospitality/Tourism29=Human Resources Management30=International Business31=Marketing32=Management33=Computer/Management Information Systems34=Real Estate35=Other Business36=Elementary Education37=Music/Art Education38=Physical Education/Recreation39=Secondary Education40=Special Education41=Other Education42=Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering43=Biological/Agricultural Engineering44=Biomedical Engineering45=Chemical Engineering46=Civil Engineering47=Computer Engineering48=Electrical/Electronic Communications Engineering49=Engineering Science/Engineering Physics50=Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering51=Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering52=Materials Engineering53=Mechanical Engineering54=Other Engineering55=Clinical Laboratory Science56=Health Care Administration/Studies57=Health Technology58=Kinesiology59=Nursing60=Pharmacy61=Therapy (occupational, physical, speech)62=Other Health Profession63=Computer Science


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionMAJOR_TFS (con't) 64=Mathematics/Statistics

65=Other Math and Computer Science66=Astronomy & Astrophysics67=Atmospheric Sciences68=Chemistry69=Earth & Planetary Sciences70=Marine Sciences71=Physics72=Other Physical Science73=Anthropology74=Economics75=Ethnic/Cultural Studies76=Geography77=Political Science (gov't., international relations)78=Psychology79=Public Policy80=Social Work81=Sociology82=Women's/Gender Studies83=Other Social Sciences84=Architecture/Urban Planning85=Criminal Justice86=Library Science87=Security & Protective Services88=Military Sciences/Technology/Operations89=Other90=Undecided

SCAREER_TFS Student Probable CareerMCAREER_TFS Mother's OccupationFCAREER_TFS Father's Occupation

1=Actor or Entertainer2=Artist3=Graphic Designer4=Musician5=Writer/Producer/Director6=Farmer or Forester

7=Natural Resource Specialist/Environmentalist8=Accountant9=Administrative Assistant10=Business Manager/Executive11=Business Owner/Entrepreneur12=Retail Sales13=Sales/Marketing14=Human Resources15=Finance (e.g., Actuary, Banking, Loan Officer, Planner)16=Management Consultant17=Real Estate Agent/Realtor/Appraiser/Developer18=Sports Management19=Journalist20=Public/Media Relations21=Advertising22=College Administrator/Staff23=College Faculty24=Early Childcare Provider


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionSCAREER_TFS (con't) 25=Elementary School TeacherMCAREER_TFS (con't) 26=Secondary School TeacherFCAREER_TFS (con't) 27=Librarian

28=Teacher’s Assistant/Paraprofessional29=K-12 Administrator30=Other K-12 Professional31=Military32=Federal/State/Local Government Official33=Protective Services (e.g., Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighter)34=Postal Worker35=Dietician/Nutritionist36=Home Health Worker37=Medical/Dental Assistant (e.g. Hygienist, Lab Tech, Nursing Asst.)38=Registered Nurse39=Therapist (e.g., Physical, Occupational, Speech)40=Computer Programmer/Developer41=Computer/Systems Analyst42=Web Designer43=Lawyer/Judge44=Paralegal45=Clinical Psychologist46=Dentist/Orthodontist47=Medical Doctor/Surgeon48=Optometrist49=Pharmacist50=Veterinarian51=Engineer52=Research Scientist (e.g., Biologist, Chemist, Physicist)53=Urban Planner/Architect54=Custodian/Janitor/Housekeeper55=Food Service (e.g., Chef/Cook, Server)56=Hair Stylist/Aesthetician/Manicurist57=Interior Designer58=Skilled Trades (e.g., Plumber, Electrician, Construction)59=Social/Non-Profit Services60=Clergy61=Homemaker/Stay at Home Parent62=Other63=Undecided


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionMEMPLOY_TFS Mother's Employment StatusFEMPLOY_TFS Father's Employment Status

1=Employed2=Unemployed3=Retired

How much of your first year's educational expenses (room, board, tuition, and fees) do you expect to cover from:

1=None2=Less than $1,0003=$1,000 - 2,9994=$3,000 - 5,9995=$6,000 - 9,9996=$10,000 +

AID1_TFS Aid: Family resources (parents, relatives, spouse, etc.)AID2_TFS Aid: My own resources (savings from work, work-study, other income)AID3_TFS Aid: Aid which need not be repaid (grants, scholarships, military funding, etc.)AID4_TFS Aid: Aid which must be repaid (loans, etc.)AID5_TFS Aid: Other than above

INCOME_TFS What is your best estimate of your parents' total income last year?1=Less than $10,0002=$10,000 to 14,9993=$15,000 to 19,9994=$20,000 to 24,9995=$25,000 to 29,9996=$30,000 to 39,9997=$40,000 to 49,9998=$50,000 to 59,9999=$60,000 to 74,99910=$75,000 to 99,99911=$100,000 to 149,99912=$150,000 to 199,99913=$200,000 to 249,99914=$250,000 or more


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionFINCON_TFS Do you have any concern about your ability to finance your college education?

1=None (I am confident that I will have sufficient funds)2=Some (but I probably will have enough funds)3=Major (not sure I will have enough funds to complete college)

SRELIGION_TFS Student's religionFRELIGION_TFS Father's religionMRELIGION_TFS Mother's religion

1=Baptist2=Buddhist3=Church of Christ4=Eastern Orthodox5=Episcopalian6=Hindu7=Jewish8=LDS (Mormon)9=Lutheran10=Methodist11=Muslim12=Presbyterian13=Quaker14=Roman Catholic15=Seventh-day Adventist16=United Church of Christ/Congregational17=Other Christian18=Other Religion19=None

DEGASP_TFS Highest academic degree plannedHIDEGREE_TFS Highest academic degree planned at this college

1=None2=Vocational certificate3=Associate (A.A. or equivalent)4=Bachelor's degree (B.A., B.S., etc.)5=Master's degree (M.A., M.S., etc.)6=Ph.D. or Ed.D.7=M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M.8=J.D. (Law)9=B.D. or M.DIV. (Divinity)10=Other


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionIndicate which activities you did during the past year:

1=Not at All2=Occasionally3=Frequently

ACT01_TFS Act in Past Year: Attended a religious serviceACT02_TFS Act in Past Year: Was bored in classACT03_TFS Act in Past Year: Demonstrated for a cause (e.g., boycott, rally, protest)ACT04_TFS Act in Past Year: Tutored another studentACT05_TFS Act in Past Year: Studied with other studentsACT06_TFS Act in Past Year: Was a guest in a teacher's homeACT07_TFS Act in Past Year: Smoked cigarettesACT08_TFS Act in Past Year: Drank beerACT09_TFS Act in Past Year: Drank wine or liquorACT10_TFS Act in Past Year: Felt overwhelmed by all I had to doACT11_TFS Act in Past Year: Felt depressedACT12_TFS Act in Past Year: Performed volunteer workACT13_TFS Act in Past Year: Asked a teacher for advice after classACT14_TFS Act in Past Year: Voted in a student electionACT15_TFS Act in Past Year: Socialized with someone of another racial/ethnic groupACT16_TFS Act in Past Year: Came late to classACT17_TFS Act in Past Year: Used the Internet for research or homeworkACT18_TFS Act in Past Year: Performed community service as a part of a classACT19_TFS Act in Past Year: Discussed religionACT20_TFS Act in Past Year: Discussed politicsACT21_TFS Act in Past Year: Worked on a local, state, or national political campaignACT22_TFS Act in Past Year: Skipped school/classACT23_TFS Act in Past Year: Publicly communicated my opinion about a cause (e.g., blog, email, petition)ACT24_TFS Act in Past Year: Helped raise money for a cause or campaignACT25_TFS Act in Past Year: Fell asleep in classACT26_TFS Act in Past Year: Failed to complete homework on timeACT27_TFS Act in Past Year: Used an online instructional website (e.g. Khan Academy, Coursera) as assigned for a classACT28_TFS Act in Past Year: Used an online instructional website (e.g. Khan Academy, Coursera) to learn something on your

ownHow would you rate yourself in the following areas:

1=A Major Weakness2=Somewhat Weak3=Average4=Somewhat Strong5=A Major Strength

DIVRATE1_TFS Diversity Rating: Ability to see the world from someone else's perspectiveDIVRATE2_TFS Diversity Rating: Tolerance of others with different beliefsDIVRATE3_TFS Diversity Rating: Openness to having my own views challengedDIVRATE4_TFS Diversity Rating: Ability to discuss and negotiate controversial issuesDIVRATE5_TFS Diversity Rating: Ability to work cooperatively with diverse people

What is the highest level of formal education obtained by your parents?PAREDUC1_TFS Parent/Guardian 1 EducationPAREDUC2_TFS Parent/Guardian 2 Education

1=Junior high/Middle school or less2=Some high school3=High school graduate4=Postsecondary school other than college5=Some college6=College degree7=Some graduate school8=Graduate degree


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionHow often in the past year did you?

1=Not at All2=Occasionally3=Frequently

MNDHAB01_TFS Habits of Mind: Ask questions in classMNDHAB02_TFS Habits of Mind: Support your opinions with a logical argumentMNDHAB03_TFS Habits of Mind: Seek solutions to problems and explain them to othersMNDHAB04_TFS Habits of Mind: Revise your papers to improve your writingMNDHAB05_TFS Habits of Mind: Evaluate the quality or reliability of information you receivedMNDHAB06_TFS Habits of Mind: Take a risk because you feel you have more to gainMNDHAB07_TFS Habits of Mind: Seek alternative solutions to a problemMNDHAB08_TFS Habits of Mind: Look up scientific research articles and resourcesMNDHAB09_TFS Habits of Mind: Explore topics on your own, even though it was not required for a classMNDHAB10_TFS Habits of Mind: Accept mistakes as part of the learning processMNDHAB11_TFS Habits of Mind: Seek feedback on your academic workMNDHAB12_TFS Habits of Mind: Work with other students on group projectsMNDHAB13_TFS Habits of Mind: Integrate skills and knowledge from different sources and experiences

Are you: (Mark all that apply)1=Not marked2=Marked

RACE1_TFS White/CaucasianRACE2_TFS African American/BlackRACE3_TFS American Indian/Alaska NativeRACE4_TFS Asian American/AsianRACE5_TFS Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslanderRACE6_TFS Mexican American/ChicanoRACE7_TFS Puerto RicanRACE8_TFS Other LatinoRACE9_TFS Other

POLIVIEW_TFS How would you characterize your political views?1=Far right2=Conservative3=Middle-of-the-road4=Liberal5=Far left

In deciding to go to college, how important to you was each of the following reasons?1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important

REASON01_TFS Reason Attend: To be able to get a better jobREASON02_TFS Reason Attend: To gain a general education and appreciation of ideasREASON03_TFS Reason Attend: To make me a more cultured personREASON04_TFS Reason Attend: To be able to make more moneyREASON05_TFS Reason Attend: To learn more about things that interest meREASON06_TFS Reason Attend: To get training for a specific careerREASON07_TFS Reason Attend: To prepare myself for graduate or professional school


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionRate yourself on each of the following traits as compared with the average person your age. We want the most accurate estimate of how you see yourself.

1=Lowest 10%2=Below Average3=Average4=Above Average5=Highest 10%

RATE01_TFS Self Rating: Academic abilityRATE02_TFS Self Rating: Artistic abilityRATE03_TFS Self Rating: CompetitivenessRATE04_TFS Self Rating: Computer skillsRATE05_TFS Self Rating: CooperativenessRATE06_TFS Self Rating: CreativityRATE07_TFS Self Rating: Drive to achieveRATE08_TFS Self Rating: Emotional healthRATE09_TFS Self Rating: Leadership abilityRATE10_TFS Self Rating: Mathematical abilityRATE11_TFS Self Rating: Physical healthRATE12_TFS Self Rating: PopularityRATE13_TFS Self Rating: Public speaking abilityRATE14_TFS Self Rating: Risk-takingRATE15_TFS Self Rating: Self-confidence (intellectual)RATE16_TFS Self Rating: Self-confidence (social)RATE17_TFS Self Rating: Self-understandingRATE18_TFS Self Rating: SpiritualityRATE19_TFS Self Rating: Understanding of othersRATE20_TFS Self Rating: Writing ability


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionThink about your current abilities and tell us how strong or weak you believe you are in each of the following areas:

1=A Major Weakness2=Somewhat Weak3=Average4=Somewhat Strong5=A Major Strength

SLFABL01_TFS General knowledgeSLFABL02_TFS Knowledge of a particular field or disciplineSLFABL03_TFS Knowledge of people from different races/culturesSLFABL04_TFS Understanding of the problems facing your communitySLFABL05_TFS Understanding of national issuesSLFABL06_TFS Understanding of global issuesSLFABL07_TFS Critical thinking skillsSLFABL08_TFS Problem-solving skillsSLFABL09_TFS Ability to manage your time effectivelySLFABL10_TFS Foreign language abilitySLFABL11_TFS Interpersonal skills

Mark one in each row:1=Disagree Strongly2=Disagree Somewhat3=Agree Somewhat4=Agree Strongly

VIEW01_TFS View: Racial discrimination is no longer a major problem in AmericaVIEW02_TFS View: Same-sex couples should have the right to legal marital statusVIEW03_TFS View: Federal military spending should be increasedVIEW04_TFS View: Students from disadvantaged social backgrounds should be given preferential treatment in college

admissions.VIEW05_TFS View: Addressing global climate change should be a federal priorityVIEW06_TFS View: The chief benefit of a college education is that it increases one's earning powerVIEW07_TFS View: Undocumented immigrants should be denied access to public educationVIEW08_TFS View: The death penalty should be abolishedVIEW09_TFS View: Through hard work, everybody can succeed in American society


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionBelow are some reasons that might have influenced your decision to attend this particular college. How important was each reason in your decision to come here?

1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important

CHOOSE01_TFS Choose to Attend: My parents wanted me to come hereCHOOSE02_TFS Choose to Attend: My relatives wanted me to come hereCHOOSE03_TFS Choose to Attend: My teacher advised meCHOOSE04_TFS Choose to Attend: This college has a very good academic reputationCHOOSE05_TFS Choose to Attend: This college has a good reputation for its social activitiesCHOOSE06_TFS Choose to Attend: I was offered financial assistanceCHOOSE07_TFS Choose to Attend: The cost of attending this collegeCHOOSE08_TFS Choose to Attend: High school counselor advised meCHOOSE09_TFS Choose to Attend: Private college counselor advised meCHOOSE10_TFS Choose to Attend: I wanted to live near homeCHOOSE11_TFS Choose to Attend: Not offered aid by first choiceCHOOSE12_TFS Choose to Attend: Could not afford first choiceCHOOSE13_TFS Choose to Attend: This college's graduates gain admission to top graduate/professional schoolsCHOOSE14_TFS Choose to Attend: This college's graduates get good jobsCHOOSE15_TFS Choose to Attend: I was attracted by the religious affiliation/orientation of this collegeCHOOSE16_TFS Choose to Attend: I wanted to go to a school about the size of this collegeCHOOSE17_TFS Choose to Attend: Rankings in national magazinesCHOOSE18_TFS Choose to Attend: Information from a websiteCHOOSE19_TFS Choose to Attend: I was admitted through an Early Action or Early Decision programCHOOSE20_TFS Choose to Attend: The athletic department recruited meCHOOSE21_TFS Choose to Attend: A visit to this campusCHOOSE22_TFS Choose to Attend: Ability to take online coursesCHOOSE23_TFS Choose to Attend: The percentage of students that graduate from this college

During your last year in high school, how much time did you spend during a typical week doing the following activities?

1=None2=Less than one hour3=1 to 2 hours4=3 to 5 hours5=6 to 10 hours6=11 to 15 hours7=16 to 20 hours8=Over 20 hours

HPW01_TFS Hours per Week: Studying/homeworkHPW02_TFS Hours per Week: Socializing with friendsHPW03_TFS Hours per Week: Talking with teachers outside of classHPW04_TFS Hours per Week: Exercise or sportsHPW05_TFS Hours per Week: PartyingHPW06_TFS Hours per Week: Working (for pay)HPW07_TFS Hours per Week: Volunteer workHPW08_TFS Hours per Week: Student clubs/groupsHPW09_TFS Hours per Week: Watching TVHPW10_TFS Hours per Week: Household/childcare dutiesHPW11_TFS Hours per Week: Reading for pleasureHPW12_TFS Hours per Week: Playing video/computer gamesHPW13_TFS Hours per Week: Online social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

MILITARY_TFS Military Status:1=None2=ROTC, cadet, or midshipman at a service academy3=In Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard4=A discharged veteran NOT serving in Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard

How would you describe the racial composition of the high school you last attended and the neighborhood where you grew up?

RACEHS_TFS High school I last attended: racial compositionRACENEIB_TFS Neighborhood where I grew up: racial composition

1=Completely White2=Mostly White3=Roughly half non-White4=Mostly non-White5=Completely non-White


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionEXPGRAD_TFS How many years do you expect it will take you to graduate from this college?

1=One2=Two3=Three4=Four5=Five6=Six or more7=Do not plan to graduate from this college

Do you have any of the following disabilities or medical conditions?1=No2=Yes

DISAB1_TFS Learning disability (dyslexia, etc.)DISAB2_TFS Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)DISAB3_TFS Autism spectrum/Asperger's syndromeDISAB4_TFS Physical disability (speech, sight, mobility, hearing, etc.)DISAB5_TFS Chronic illness (cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, etc.)DISAB6_TFS Psychological disorder (depression, etc.)DISAB7_TFS Other


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionPlease indicate the importance to you personally of:

1=Not Important2=Somewhat Important3=Very Important4=Essential

GOAL01_TFS Goal: Becoming accomplished in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)GOAL02_TFS Goal: Becoming an authority in my fieldGOAL03_TFS Goal: Obtaining recognition from my colleagues for contributions to my special fieldGOAL04_TFS Goal: Influencing the political structureGOAL05_TFS Goal: Influencing social valuesGOAL06_TFS Goal: Raising a familyGOAL07_TFS Goal: Being very well off financiallyGOAL08_TFS Goal: Helping others who are in difficultyGOAL09_TFS Goal: Making a theoretical contribution to scienceGOAL10_TFS Goal: Writing original works (poems, novels, etc.)GOAL11_TFS Goal: Creating artistic work (painting, sculpture, etc.)GOAL12_TFS Goal: Becoming successful in a business of my ownGOAL13_TFS Goal: Becoming involved in programs to clean up the environmentGOAL14_TFS Goal: Developing a meaningful philosophy of lifeGOAL15_TFS Goal: Participating in a community action programGOAL16_TFS Goal: Helping to promote racial understandingGOAL17_TFS Goal: Keeping up to date with political affairsGOAL18_TFS Goal: Becoming a community leaderGOAL19_TFS Goal: Improving my understanding of other countries and culturesGOAL20_TFS Goal: Adopting 'green' practices to protect the environment


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionWhat is your best guess as to the chances that you will

1=No Chance2=Very Little Chance3=Some Chance4=Very Good Chance

FUTACT01_TFS Future Act: Change major fieldFUTACT02_TFS Future Act: Change career choiceFUTACT03_TFS Future Act: Participate in student governmentFUTACT04_TFS Future Act: Get a job to help pay for college expensesFUTACT05_TFS Future Act: Work full-time while attending collegeFUTACT06_TFS Future Act: Join a social fraternity or sororityFUTACT07_TFS Future Act: Play club, intramural, or recreational sportsFUTACT08_TFS Future Act: Play intercollegiate athletics (e.g. NCAA or NAIA-sponsored)FUTACT09_TFS Future Act: Make at least a 'B' averageFUTACT10_TFS Future Act: Need extra time to complete your degree requirementsFUTACT11_TFS Future Act: Participate in student protests or demonstrationsFUTACT12_TFS Future Act: Transfer to another college before graduatingFUTACT13_TFS Future Act: Be satisfied with your collegeFUTACT14_TFS Future Act: Participate in volunteer or community service workFUTACT15_TFS Future Act: Seek personal counselingFUTACT16_TFS Future Act: Communicate regularly with your professorsFUTACT17_TFS Future Act: Socialize with someone of another racial/ethnic groupFUTACT18_TFS Future Act: Participate in student clubs/groupsFUTACT19_TFS Future Act: Participate in a study abroad programFUTACT20_TFS Future Act: Have a roommate of different race/ethnicityFUTACT21_TFS Future Act: Discuss course content with students outside of classFUTACT22_TFS Future Act: Work on a professor's research projectFUTACT23_TFS Future Act: Get tutoring help in specific coursesFUTACT24_TFS Future Act: Take courses from more than one college simultaneouslyFUTACT25_TFS Future Act: Take a leave of absence from this college temporarilyFUTACT26_TFS Future Act: Take a course exclusively online at this institutionFUTACT27_TFS Future Act: Take a course exclusively online at a different institutionFUTACT28_TFS Future Act: Vote in a local, state, or national election

SURVTYPE_TFS Survey Type1=Paper2=Web

DOBMM_TFS DOB MonthDOBYY_TFS DOB YearRRACE_TFS Responded to race

1=No2=Yes

RACEGROUP_TFS Race/Ethnicity Group 1=American Indian 2=Asian 3=Black 4=Hispanic 5=White 6=Other 7=Two or more race/ethnicity

FIRSTGEN_TFS First generation status based on parent(s) with less than 'some college'1=No2=Yes

SEXIMP_TFS Sex imputed1 = No2 = Yes

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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionMAJORA_TFS Student's major aggregated

1=Agriculture2=Biological Sciences3=Business4=Education5=Engineering6=English7=Health Professional8=History or Political Science9=Humanities10=Fine Arts11=Mathematics or Statistics12=Physical Sciences13=Social Sciences14=Other Technical15=Other Non-technical16=Undecided

SCAREERA_TFS Student's probable career aggregatedFCAREERA_TFS Father's career aggregatedMCAREERA_TFS Mother's career aggregated

1=Agriculture/Nature Resources2=Artist3=Business4=Business (Admin Assistant)5=Clergy6=College Faculty7=Communications8=Doctor (MS or DDS)9=Education (elementary/secondary)10=Engineer11=Government12=Health professional13=Homemaker/Stay-at-Home Parent14=Information Technology professional15=Lawyer16=Military17=Nurse18=Research Scientist19=Service Industry20=Skilled worker21=Social/Non-Profit Services22=Other23=Undecided

HOMESTATE_TFS Student's home stateHOMEZIP_TFS Student's home zip

STUDSTAT_TFS Student status1=Full-time first-time freshman2=Part-time freshman3=Other

NORMSTAT_TFS Norms status1=In norms2=Not in norms


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STRAT CIRP Stratification Cell1=Public Universities - low 2=Public Universities - medium 3=Public Universities - high 4=Private Universities - medium 5=Private Universities - high 6=Private Universities - very high7=Public 4yr Colleges - low8=Public 4yr Colleges - medium 9=Public 4yr Colleges - high 10=Public 4yr Colleges - unknown11=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - low12=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - medium 13=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - high 14=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - very high 15=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges - unknown16=Catholic 4yr Colleges - low17=Catholic 4yr Colleges - medium 18=Catholic 4yr Colleges - high 19=Catholic 4yr Colleges - unknown20=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - very low21=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - low22=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - medium 23=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - high 24=Other Religious 4yr Colleges - unknown25=Public 2yr Colleges - very low26=Public 2yr Colleges - low27=Public 2yr Colleges - medium28=Public 2yr Colleges - high29=Public 2yr Colleges - very high30=Private 2yr Colleges - very low31=Private 2yr Colleges - low32=Private 2yr Colleges - medium33=Private 2yr Colleges - high34=HBCU Public 4yr Colleges35=HBCU Private 4yr Colleges36=HBCU Public 2yr Colleges37=HBCU Private 2yr Colleges38=HBCU Other Religious 4yr Colleges39=HBCU Catholic 4yr Colleges40=HBCU Public Universities41=HBCU Private Universities99=Other

STATE Institution StateHERIREG HERI Region

1=East2=Midwest3=South4=West

OBEREG OBE Region1=New England - CT ME MA NH RI VT2=Mid East - DE DC MD NJ NY PA3=Great Lakes - IL IN MI OH WI4=Plains - IA KS MN MO NE ND SD5=Southeast - AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV6=Southwest - AZ NM OK TX7=Rocky Mountains - CO ID MT UT WY8=Far West - AK CA HI NV OR WA9=Other

HBCU HBCU Flag1=Not HBCU2=Public HBCU3=Private HBCU

INSTSEX Institution Sex1=Male only2=Female only3=Co-ed4=Coordinate

SELECTIVITY Institution SelectivityINSTTYPE Institution Type

1=University2=4-year3=2-year

INSTCONT Institution Control1=Public

Institutional Characteristics


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Col Variable Name Variable Description2=Private


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Col Variable Name Variable DescriptionCOMPGROUP1 Comparison Group 1

1=Public Universities2=Private Universities3=Public 4yr Colleges4=Private/Nonsectarian 4yr Colleges5=Catholic 4yr Colleges6=Other Religious 4yr Colleges7=Public 2yr Colleges8=Private 2yr Colleges

COMPGROUP2 Comparison Group 21=Public/Private Universities, Public 4yr Colleges2=Nonsectarian, Catholic, Other Religious 4yr Colleges3=Public 2yr Colleges4=Private 2yr Colleges

COMPGROUP3 Comparison Group 31=All Baccalaureate Institutions2=All Two-Year Colleges


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HABITS_OF_MIND YFCY Habits of Mind ScoreACADEMIC_ADJUSTMENT YFCY Academic Adjustment ScoreACAD_DISENGAGEMENT YFCY Academic Disengagement Score

FAC_INTERACTION YFCY Student-Faculty Interaction ScoreSATIS_COURSES YFCY Satisfaction with Courses ScoreSATIS_OVERALL YFCY Overall Satisfaction ScoreSENSE_BELONG YFCY Sense of Belonging Score

ACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT YFCY Academic Self-Concept ScoreSOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT YFCY Social Self-Concept Score

PLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION YFCY Pluralistic Orientation ScoreCRI_POSITIVE YFCY Positive Cross-Racial Interaction ScoreCRI_NEGATIVE YFCY Negative Cross-Racial Interaction Score

SOCIAL_AGENCY YFCY Social Agency ScoreCIVIC_AWARENESS YFCY Civic Awareness Score

LEADERSHIP YFCY Leadership ScoreCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT YFCY Civic Engagement Score

CIRP Construct Score Group1=Low score2=Average Score3=High score

HABITS_OF_MIND_GRP YFCY Habits of Mind GroupACADEMIC_ADJUSTMENT_GRP YFCY Academic Adjustment GroupACAD_DISENGAGEMENT_GRP YFCY Academic Disengagement Group

FAC_INTERACTION_GRP YFCY Student-Faculty Interaction GroupSATIS_COURSES_GRP YFCY Satisfaction with Courses GroupSATIS_OVERALL_GRP YFCY Overall Satisfaction GroupSENSE_BELONG_GRP YFCY Sense of Belonging Group

ACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT_GRP YFCY Academic Self-Concept GroupSOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT_GRP YFCY Social Self-Concept Group

PLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION_GRP YFCY Pluralistic Orientation GroupCRI_POSITIVE_GRP YFCY Positive Cross-Racial Interaction GroupCRI_NEGATIVE_GRP YFCY Negative Cross-Racial Interaction Group

SOCIAL_AGENCY_GRP YFCY Social Agency GroupCIVIC_AWARENESS_GRP YFCY Civic Awareness Group

LEADERSHIP_GRP YFCY Leadership GroupCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT_GRP YFCY Civic Engagement Group

HABITS_OF_MIND_TFS TFS Habits of Mind ScoreACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT_TFS TFS Academic Self-Concept Score

SOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT_TFS TFS Social Self-Concept ScorePLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION_TFS TFS Pluralistic Orientation Score

SOCIAL_AGENCY_TFS TFS Social Agency ScoreCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT_TFS TFS Civic Engagement Score

COLLEGE_REPUTATION_TFS TFS College Reputation Orientation ScoreCOLLEGE_INVOLVEMENT_TFS TFS Likelihood of College Involvement Score

CIRP Construct Score Group1=Low score2=Average Score3=High score

HABITS_OF_MIND_GRP_TFS TFS Habits of Mind GroupACADEMIC_SELFCONCEPT_GRP_TFS TFS Academic Self-Concept Group

SOCIAL_SELFCONCEPT_GRP_TFS TFS Social Self-Concept GroupPLURALISTIC_ORIENTATION_GRP_TFS TFS Pluralistic Orientation Group

SOCIAL_AGENCY_GRP_TFS TFS Social Agency GroupCIVIC_ENGAGEMENT_GRP_TFS TFS Civic Engagement Group

COLLEGE_REPUTATION_GRP_TFS TFS College Reputation Orientation GroupCOLLEGE_INVOLVEMENT_GRP_TFS TFS Likelihood of College Involvement Group

TFS Constructs - Scores

TFS Constructs - Groups

YFCY Constructs

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